Ted Kennedy
“Edward M. Kennedy—the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply—died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port. We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all. He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imagine any of them without him.”
God Speed Mr. Kennedy. Thank you for all your service to the American people.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:31 am
You say “for better or worse,” and I can reply it WAS for worse. ALL of those Kennedy’s were for worse.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:32 am
Ted Kennedy, for better or worse, he spent half a decade as a servant to the people who elected him. Here is a great list of his most prominent quotes.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:33 am
As with any public life, it’s hard to seperate the good from the bad, especially with so much of both. I figure if you’re going to judge a senator, you judge him on what (s)he wanted to accomplish. In that regard, I think Ted did alright.
We could sure use a couple dozen of him in the healthcare debate right now.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:34 am
A great man, a man of strength and courage, is gone. I am deeply saddened by his death.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:34 am
It’s too bad Ted didn’t live long enough to see some kind of health care reform actually pass. It’s been one of his pet projects for years.
Now let’s see who the governor will appoint to replace him until a special election can be held. I don’t envy that person. It will be some big shoes to fill.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:35 am
RIP Ted.
That family’s had a tough month. Two scions in two weeks.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:36 am
Oh man, anyone listening to Biden’s speech? The sincerity is so evident. This is a man who is mourning a friend. Really a beautiful speech, even if (for obvious reasons) he’s having a hard time getting through it.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:36 am
I think when all is said and done the sum good of what he did will outweigh the bad…not by much… but I will say he always did what he thought was right, which is a trait to few politicians have these days.
September 20th, 2009 - 10:37 am
Like all of us, he had his faults and made mistakes. I didn’t always agree with his politics, but I respected a lot of what he did and tried to do as a senator, and his willingness to work with Republican senators. May he rest in peace.